By Claire Walter on January 29, 2012
Nordic Walkers spotted at Israel/Jordan border crossing While in the Middle East recently, I half expected to see some Nordic Walkers on the broad recreational path along Tel Aviv’s scenic Mediterranean shoreline or in Eilat where the paved path skirting the Red Sea is referred to as “the boardwalk.” I didn’t spot any Nordic Walkers either [...]
Posted in Travel | Tagged Petra |
By Claire Walter on January 24, 2012
The snow is lying deep in the central Colorado mountains, which makes them paradisaical for snowshoers. Snowshoeing opportunities abound. Check out these opportunities in the Gunnison-Crested Butte area: Gourmet Dining on Snowshoes Use snowshoes (or Nordic skis) for an easy trip to a delicious brunch or dinner at the yurt prepared by personal chef Tim Egelhoff. Brunch [...]
Posted in Snowshoeing | Tagged Crested Butte |
By Claire Walter on January 22, 2012
Yet another study has yet another quality-of-life benefit — or so it appears. Reporter Gretchen Reynolds’s piece in the New York Times, “How Exercise May Keep Alzheimer’s at Bay,” wrote that “a cautiously encouraging new study from The Archives of Neurology suggests that for some people, a daily walk or jog could alter the risk of developing [...]
Posted in Benefits, Health Benefits, Media, Seniors | Tagged Alzheimer's |
By Claire Walter on January 13, 2012
Reusable bottle with filter is a sensible alternative to disposables I know that a lot of plastic ends up in landfills, though living in Boulder with its zero-waste goals and wide-ranging recycling program that includes most plastics, I wasn’t aware how much. The numbers are shocking. I did a double-take when I read that bottled [...]
Posted in Clothing and Accessories, Organization | Tagged eco-product, Hydration, water bottle |
By Claire Walter on January 12, 2012
Snowshoeing and other winter pleasures celebrated this weekend Estes Park, eastern gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, and the park itself are the place to go for snowshoeing immersion this weekend. And what a weekend it promises to be. The town and the park got some accumulation from yesterday’s snowstorm that deposited 5 inches of fluff [...]
Posted in Festival, Snowshoeing | Tagged Echo Lake, Estes Park, Estes ParkRocky Mountain National Park |
By Claire Walter on January 8, 2012
Q. What is wrong with this picture? A. A whole lot I did a double-take when I saw the Target sales flyer in today’s newspaper with a full page ad on page 5 on fitness equipment. Under the banner headline, “Save on New Balance” are several fitness products. The big lead picture shows a lean and [...]
Posted in Dept of Misinformation, Poles, Stores | Tagged New Balance, Target |
By Claire Walter on January 6, 2012
“Winter Feels Good” is the snowsports industry’s promotional slogan, and Winter Trails Day 2012 on Saturday, January 7, is designed to provide a no-cost and easy way to sample winter outdoor activities and an opportunity to try equipment on your own or go on a group tour. Problem is that in much of the country’s snowbelt, [...]
Posted in Events, Snow, Snowshoeing, Starting Out | Tagged free winter event, learn to snowshoe, Snowshoeing |
By Claire Walter on January 5, 2012
Nordic Walking authority shares tips & advice Malin Svensson, Nordic Walking and fitness expert in Los Angeles is hosting a FREE teleseminar called “8 Simple Steps to Lose Weight, Look Great and Feel Sexy!” on Tuesday, January 10, at 5:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. Click here to sign up online (scroll down to the simple registration form). [...]
Posted in Benefits, Events, Instruction, Weight Management | Tagged free teleseminar, Main Svensson |
By Claire Walter on January 2, 2012
Boulder Valley Ranch is a working ranch & also part of Boulder Open Space My first Nordic Walk of the New Year was at Boulder Valley Ranch, an true multi-use parcel that remains a historic and working ranch and also is part of the Boulder Mountain Parks & Open Space system. Recreational uses include hiking/walking, running, [...]
Posted in Boulder, Trails | Tagged bald eagles, Boulder Valley Ranch |
By Claire Walter on January 1, 2012
Free entry to & activities in archeological park in January and February My resolution again is to be more conscientious about maintaining this blog to encourage people to pick up poles for Nordic Walking whenever and wherever the ground is bare and poles plus snowshoes when it’s covered in white. There’s good news for snowshoers [...]
Posted in Snowshoeing, Trails, Travel | Tagged Mesa Verde National Park, Snowshoeing |
